Officers in Alexandria have arrested 17 \"bearded men\" travelling to Cairo. Their minibus was stopped at the charges gateway on Cairo–Alexandria desert road. Forces in charge of securing the gate reported that the men were carrying a military cartouche rifle, five guns, shields and bullets. It was discovered that they were heading to Rabaa el Adaweya Square in Cairo. The incident has been reported and an investigation is underway to find out more about who the men are.